Lions

Kriel out as Lions rotate forwards

Jaco Kriel has been replaced by Sibusiso Sangweni in one of three changes to the Lions starting lineup for Friday’s match against Ulster in Belfast.

URC Preview: What SA teams can expect in Round 4

South Africa’s URC teams found their feet in Round 3 and will be determined to end their tours on a positive note. Here’s a breakdown of their match-ups in Round 4.

Lions wing emerges as standout URC player

As the Lions, Sharks, Stormers and Vodacom Bulls to complete the opening four-match tour of the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship, one player has emerged as a fan-favourite!

URC SWANSEA, WALES - OCTOBER 08: Boeta Chamberlain of Sharks celebrates scoring drop goal during the United Rugby Championship match between Ospreys and Cell C Sharks at Swansea.com Stadium on October 08, 2021 in Swansea, Wales.

Pick SA’s standout player in URC

As the South African teams prepare to complete the opening four-match tour of the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which player has made the most of the opportunity?

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 11: Fred Zeilinga of Lions during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Sigma Lions at Toyota Stadium on August 11, 2021 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Zeilinga answers SOS as Lions injury list grows

Fred Zeilinga has joined the Lions touring squad as cover for the injured Jordan Hendrikse and Eddie Fouche, who have both returned to South Africa.

Lions coach: Glasgow didn’t beat us

Lions boss Ivan van Rooyen has voiced his frustration at his team’s inability to secure a victory against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ryan Byrne/INPHO/Shutterstock (12521484bn) Munster vs DHL Stormers. Stormers' Salmaan Moerat dejected after conceding a try United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 02 Oct 2021

SA teams forced to play URC home games in Italy

South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams have been informed they won’t be able to host matches in the Republic despite the country being removed from the UK’s travel red list.

Highlights: Glasgow vs Lions

Glasgow Warriors secured a controversial 13-9 victory against the Lions in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

Watch: Controversial try as Glasgow edge Lions

What are your thoughts on referee Gianluca Gneechi’s decision to award the Glasgow Warriors this contentious try during Saturday’s narrow victory over the Lions?

Viljoen at flyhalf for injury-hit Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has named a new-look match 23 for the Lions third round Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.